Entry #5

My apologies. It's been awhile since I updated this blog. With my current situation, chances are I'll end up dropping this blog entirely. Well, I just wanted to make a small entry as proof that I'm still here. This entry is about two people who create an image with both words and paint. In other words, illustrators/authors.

Beatrix Potter Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English author and illustrator most famously known today for children's book character, Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter wrote 23 children's books which have delight many for years. Her work still sells well today and has also been translated into several languages. They were also adapted into an animated series which aired on the BBC called 'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends'. A movie depicting her life was also made, which stars American actress Renée Zellweger, called 'Miss Potter'. Children all throughout the world have been delighted by her whimsical stories. I highly recommend her work for any young one.

Now this next one is alittle more mature and macabre.

Edward Gorey
Edward St. John Gorey (ca. February 22, 1925 – April 15, 2000) was an American author and illustrator who had written over 100 books. His work was occasionally mistaken to be Britsh, but they are most certainly American. Edward Gorey also wrote under many pseudonyms such as Mrs. Regera Dowdy, Wardore Edgy and E. G. Deadworry. Some these pseudonyms were also anagrams of the author's name. Originals of his books are rare to come by and therefore high in worth. However, collections of his books were combined and published together as several anthologies. These anthologies were titled Amphigorey, Amphigorey Too, Amphigorey Also and Amphigorey again. Though his work may not be for everyone, I highly recommend reading his work and seeing his illustrations as they are brilliant.

I again apologise for lack of updates, with my life back into full swing, I have been preoccupied. I hope to post a new "When the Power is Out" this weekend.

Entry #4 - When the Power is Out 2

Salutations to all. Okay, I'm just a little bored so I'll make a quick 'When the Power is Out' post.

When the Power is Out #3 Origami

Origami is the the japanese art of folding paper. It's becoming increasingly popular in the western world. It's good to keep one or two good origami books around the house. A good origami book should have many models starting from beginner levels up to advanced levels. They should also have easy to understand diagrams and instructions. My origami book also included coloured paper but if your's does not, you can simply buy square, coloured paper from most art and craft stores. These photos are of some geometric origami that I made myself using "Origami Everything" diagrams. 5 mins - several hours of entertainment.


When the Power is Out #4 Revise old textbooks
Personally, I find this no fun at all but I suppose 'When the Power is Out' isn't entirely about fun, it's also about using up time. With the new school year coming around it's a good idea to stay ahead of the game. Hopefully, you will have kept your old textbooks from last year. Of course, I highly doubt that anyone would do this wilfully, let alone enjoy it. But, if you do, good for you. Chances are you are very intelligent and will end up doing a high-pay job later in life. 2 minutes - hours of time used up.

Entry #3 - When the Power is Out

Hello again. I have just finished downloading an audio book for my mp3 player and the storm is slowly starting as a faint pit-a-pat outside my window. I saw a brief flash of lighting and heard the thunder follow. The storm reminded me of when the power when out a few days ago. At that moment my sibling had guests over and I had agreed to stay in my room (and therefore stay out of their hair). So, trapped in my room I had nothing to do for a few hours and then I decided to start a small article on things one could do in a similar situation. Hence, the title of this entry, 'When the Power is Out'.

When the Power is Out #1 Spinning Die
As ridiculous as this may sound, one can actually have alot of fun doing this. You can try an beat your own personal record or verse a friend to see who can spin a dice for the longest. You can also perfect your technique with spinning die; I myself have difficultly spinning particularly pointy cornered die. Not to mention dice nowadays come in more styles that the classic six sided die. I myself have had a ten sided die that I've owned since primary school. At the very least, spinning die can calm you down from the initial shock of suddenly having the power cut from whatever you were doing. Spinning Die can provide 5-40mins. of solid fun.

When the Power is Out #2 Learn another language
Some of you may feel that Spinning Die is too childish, or that you just can't seem to do it. In that case, you could do something a bit more academic like which leads me to my next suggestion; Learn another language. Learning another language, can be really fun if your patient and persevere. If you're like me you may have a few language books lying around to read and work through or you can go to the local book store and purchase a few. Some include audio tapes and CD's which would be useless if one's power was out. So, it's best to buy a language book which covers the same content in both CD and book. On a side note, these are pictures of my own personal collection, I do plan to get another one in the near future. 10-120 mins. of entertainment.

Well, that's all for today, I do plan to post more "When the Power is Out" blog entries. Even if I have no one reading, just because I promised myself I would and I am a woman of my word.

Entry #2

First post of the New Year, second post of this blog. Very pathetic and I am very ashamed and apologetic. But, during this season, no-one is really expected to work extremely hard, even on the internet.

Enough with the small chit chat, onto the entry. This entry will be on food for the soul; and what I mean by that is music.

Imogen Heap
This woman is a brilliant person who I have fallen in love with. Imogen Heap is a English singer/songwriter with a beautiful voice. Of course, just like all famous people she has a wikipedia article. Now some of you may have watched 'The OC', in the second season finale Imogen Heap's song 'Hide and Seek' is played in the last scene. ( This led to the SNL skit dubbed, 'Dear Sister'. Which eventually began a popular internet meme. ) But, Imogen Heap has alot of great songs besides that one. She also is very well liked within her fan base because she manages to maintain a vblog on her youtube so everyone is up-to-date. So if you want to hear the voice of an angel check out her work and purchase her albums.